ptsd P & T Question

[vaf]

I have a question regarding having a disability declared permanent. Does the veteran need to be unemployable? If the veteran has a schedular rating, does the disability to be rated permanent need to be 100%? My husband is rated 60% for the residuals of a pituitary operation where the gland was removed. This is a permanent condition, as are the residuals. Can we petition for that part of his ratings to be declared permanent, therefore not subject to reduction?

Also, can the veteran's age (56) be reasonable grounds to petition for his disabilities to be declared permanent? He is not rated for PTSD, so that's not a factor.

Is the request routed through the VARO?

Thanks!

[WeAre#1]

You can have one disablity at 60%, which makes you unemployable. If you can get your doctor to describe how this condition permanently prevents you from obtaining or maintaing substantially gainful employment, the VA can grant Individual Unemployablity (IU) benefits, which pay you at the 100% rate even though you are 60% ot higher. They can make this P&T and you will get CHAMPVA, PX, ID, state benefits ect!!!!!!!!!!! Use VA Form 21-8940.